2004 Opel Speedster vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 Opel Speedster is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corona weights approximately 145 kg more than 2004 Opel Speedster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Speedster | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Speedster | Corona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2590 mm |
